iFelt iPad Case

A felted case designed for an iPad or device/book of similar size.

Gauge

18 sc x 18 rows = 6" x 5"

Finished size: approximately 9" wide and 11" tall (measured from base to edge of opening) when pressed flat. A little narrower and shorter when there's an object inside it.

Materials

• Size K Crochet Hook
• Stitch Markers
• 2 balls Lamb's Pride Worsted (Bulldog Blue)
• Yarn Needle
• Optional: Contrasting felt for stitching on the word "iDad"
• Optional: Thread for stitching on the word "iDad"
• Scissors

Terminology

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• st = stitch

Pattern

This pattern is created in continuous rounds starting at the base of the bag. The base is an oval. If you are unfamiliar with ovals, look here.

Start: Ch 27.

R1: Working in the post, not the loops that make the 'V' of the chains, sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc next 24 ch. 3 sc in next sc. Turn to continue down opposite side of chain. Sc next 24 ch. 2 sc in last ch. Place stitch marker on loop on hook to mark the start of the next round. Move the marker at the end of each round. (54 sc made)

Crocheting in the post will give you familiar shapes when you turn to go back down the opposite side of the chain:

This image depicts what you should see along the chain when you crochet through the post. You should be left with the V's, which you will crochet when you turn to form the oval:

After the first 3 sc increase, you work back down the opposite side of the chain:

R2: Sc next 26 sc. 3 sc next sc. Sc next 26 sc. 3 sc next sc. (58 sc made)

R3: Sc next 27 sc. 3 sc next sc. Sc next 28 sc. 3 sc next sc. Sc next sc. (62 sc made)

R4: In Back Loop Only, Sc in each sc. (62 sc made)

R5 - R44: Sc in each sc. (62 sc made each round)

R45: Sc next 5 sc. Ch 1. Turn (5 sc made)

You will now work in rows, not rounds.

R46: Sc next 28 sc. Ch 1. Turn (28 sc made)

R47 - R71: Sc each sc. Ch 1. Turn (28 sc made each row)

Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

Felt it!

Felt your object by putting it in the washing machine:

1. Select a heavy cycle with HOT water and the lowest water level available. Put your bag in the washer with some old towels or jeans and a very small amount of dish washing fluid
2. Check on your object every 5 minutes until it has felted to the desired size. DO NOT let the washer drain or go into a rinse cycle. If you need more time, reset the time on the washer and continue agitating.
3. Once it has achieved the proper size (approximately 11" from opening edge to bottom and 9" wide when pressed flat), take your item out of the washer and rinse it in the sink with warm water
4. Use towels to gently remove excess water from you bag
5. To keep its shape while drying, wrap two composition notebooks in plastic wrap (or plastic bags) and put them inside the bag. It just so happens that a composition notebook is approximately 1/2 the thickness of and iPad and the same width and height. They work very nicely in place of an iPad.
6. Put bag somewhere to dry

Finishing

When the bag is dry, you may choose to put buttons and some extra detail on the bag. I chose to stitch on the phrase "iDad" with felt letters cut from your standard stock craft store felt. You may want to stitch on buttons. I did not put buttons on the end product though I seriously thought about putting buttons on. I'm glad I did not, however, as Dad likes to tuck the large flap inside his iPad case. It adds extra protection and what not.

If you would like to stitch on a word or something that isn't "iDad", might I suggest a few ideas:

• "iMom"
• "iBro"
• "iGal"
• "iDude"
• The name of the individual receiving the gift
• "iPad"
• The Apple logo (print it out and trace it onto the felt before cutting it if you need assistance)
• The Windows logo --- Ha ha ha!
• A flower or motif. Check out Iconfinder if you want a source for simple, easy to trace/cut out images

Pre stitching:

Post Stitching:

And that's it! Not too difficult in my opinion.

You are encouraged to contact me if you have any questions, requests, or concerns about the written pattern. You can leave a comment here or message me on Ravelry: sarahthepark. Happy stitching!

iFelt iPad Case by Sarah Mitchell is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United States License.